My Body is Breaking Apart at 24

I have been dealing with a lot of pulled muscles lately. Last year I pulled a muscle on my right shoulder blade. It took me 6 months to get back to full speed.

I was working out this afternoon, squatting actually, when I pulled a back muscle. It hurt. I tried stretching out, to see if I could continue working out. No, very bad. I couldn’t. I made it to the car to drive home and grimaced the entire ride home. Here’s the worst part! I undressed – apologize for the gory details -. Except I couldn’t pull my pants off.

My husband was playing basketball and his phone is always in his locker. I was stuck. Barely made it to bed, and I couldn’t get undressed or move. I decided to hunt him down. I needed those pants off so I could shower people!

I called his gym and asked for the receptionist to go the basketball court and tell him to call me. The pain was that extreme. I have never done this before, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

My hubby came and rescued me. I love him! Thank god because being stuck with spandex pants halfway off you is no fun!

I’m officially old.

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Awe you are not! Since I just read your other post, I’m thinking maybe stress took a bit of a toll on your body? It can manifest itself in the weirdest ways. I think in time as you figure out answers for yourself and you aren’t under as much pressure or stress, your body will loosen up. And a good massage always helps too!Budget and the Beach recently posted…Being Uniquely You

I often feel the same exact way. It definitely seems like I don’t bounce back as well as I used to (I sound like I’m 50, yikes). I’ve also been dealing with headaches on a daily basis. Tonya is right, though, it could be stress! It wrecks havoc in all sorts of ways. I’m glad you were able to get a hold of your husband, and hope your back feels better soon. (Also love the HIMYM gifs!)E.M. recently posted…Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

E.M. I have had daily headaches too since my work has slowed down so much. It’s like my brain can’t convince my body that everything will be OK.Budget and the Beach recently posted…Healthy Acts of Defiance

ohhh dear oh dear! Back pain is so dreadful! IMHO it’s about a thousand times worse than childbirth (I speak from woeful experience). And I was about 24 when my first adventure in back pain struck. I hope you’re feeling better by now.

Advice from the weary: consider heading off future fun and games by consulting a really, really good physical therapist now. I wish I’d known factoids and techniques at 24 that I know now…it might have delayed or even prevented some really startling episodes.Funny about Money recently posted…Rain! Actual RAIN!

It was painful, but not as bad as kidney stones, which I’ve heard are as comparable to labor. I’ve had 5 or 6…I’ve lost count. I am going to the doc’s though. I am feeling lots better. I think another week or two of rest, and then back to yoga!